REC1+ (Dec 28-30, 2022)

THIS IS A LIMITED SPACE COURSE! --------------------- Avalanche Science REC1+ course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. The REC1+ course includes Level 1 and Rescue modules. Prerequisite: Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative up to a total of 6-8,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Mores Creek Summit, Idaho City. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hours online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes for REC1+ Module: Gain an understanding of snow science: snow metamorphism and slab avalanche fracture mechanics. Anticipate the impact of weather in the snowpack. Track precipitation, wind, and temperature critical thresholds driving avalanche instability. Make relevant weather, weather, and avalanche observations. Target observation